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Intro to Glowforge - Custom Pencils (L10)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L10)...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.

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Blue Dog Back to School Bash

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Gheens - Main Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Play & Games, Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Let’s celebrate going back to school with our favorite blue dog character! Join us for story time, dancing, and a fun-filled craft to get you back in mood for school. Our special g...

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Games, Social, Special Events & Promotions, Story Times
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate going back to school with our favorite blue dog character! Join us for story time, dancing, and a fun-filled craft to get you back in mood for school. Our special guest, the blue dog, will also be available for photos!

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Intro to Glowforge - Custom Pencils (L10)

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108 at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  (L10)...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Computer Lab Room 108
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Come learn about our Glowforge! A fun laser-printer that allows you to cut, score, and engrave on many different types of materials.

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Homeschool Hangout: Kindness Rocks

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gheens - Children's Area at Gheens Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Homeschool Hangout

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Join us in painting kindness rocks to share in our community.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Outdoors, Homeschool Hangout
Event Details:

Join us in painting kindness rocks to share in our community.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Pet Rock Craft

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids

Event Details:

Paint a rock buddy. Age Group:  KidsProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a rock buddy. 

  • Age Group:  Kids
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Story Time: Starstruck

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! 

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Crochet Club Beginners

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Thibodaux - YA Area at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This is the perfect place for anyone just starting out in crochet. We go over beginner stitches and simple projects. Let’s learn together! Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

This is the perfect place for anyone just starting out in crochet. We go over beginner stitches and simple projects. Let’s learn together! 

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Story Time: Orange you Glad

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Lockport - Meeting Room at Lockport Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Everyone is invited to join us in a morning of movement, singing, and stories. Come join the fun! 

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Crochet Club Intermediates

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Thibodaux - YA Area at Thibodaux Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Great for anyone who has already learned the basic crochet stitch to explore new stitches and beginner-friendly projects!Age Group:  AdultsProgram Type:  No Registration/...

Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - YA Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Great for anyone who has already learned the basic crochet stitch to explore new stitches and beginner-friendly projects!

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Story Time: Let's Play Ball

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bayou Blue - Meeting Room at Bayou Blue Branch

Program Type:

Story Times

Age Group:

Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Event Details:

Get your move on at story time with stories, exercise, and a simple craft.Age Group:  All AgesProgram Type:  No Registration/Limit

Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Get your move on at story time with stories, exercise, and a simple craft.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
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Cupcake Liner Butterfly

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It’s like the worries just flutter away with this craft.

  • Age Group:  Teens
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Diamond Art – Extra Drills (L20)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Diamond Art is like painting by number but with bling! This month we are designing some simple projects that will allow us to use up some of those extra drills! 

Composition Book Craft (L10)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring a friend and style a composition book for school work or journaling. 

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants

Paper Flower

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens can make a colorful flower using cupcake liners.

  • Age Group:  Ages 10-17
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Ribbon Wand Craft

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spread some reading magic with your own ribbon wand.

  • Age Group:  Kids
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Van Gogh-Inspired Art

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Main Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults will create 3-dimensional art using inspiration from Van Gogh’s color palette.

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Story Time & Craft: Soft Kitty

1:00pm–2:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Learn through stories, movement, and fun activities.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Booklist Bookmark

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Finish off that To Be Read List and never lose your place at the same time.

  • Age Group:  Teens
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Paper Alligator

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Activity Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kids can learn how to use paper and scissors to create an alligator!

  • Age Group:  Kids, Ages 6-11
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Kids Can Crochet (L8)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Teens
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Join us for a beginner’s class and learn the basics of crocheting. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 10-15
  • Program Type:  (L8) Limited to the first 8 participants

One Card, Endless Possibilities: Holiday Card Display Crafting with Creativebug (L15)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, Tech
Event Details:

One Card, Endless Possibilities!  Explore what's possible @ your library in celebration of Library Card Membership Month!

Memory Café: Handprint Tree

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health, Wellness, & Fitness, Social
Event Details:

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. For this month, we’ll be working on a painted handprint tree.

Adult Painting Hour – Fairy Forest (L12)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics. 

Cajun Heirlooms Crocheting: Beginner's Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Gheens Branch
Library Branch: Gheens Branch
Room: Gheens - Children's Area
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Clinics, DIY & MakerSpace
Event Details:

Rachel Bellanger with Cajun Heirloom Crocheting will hold beginners’ workshops. Children will have hands-on instruction in learning different crocheting techniques.

Composition Book Craft

4:30pm–5:30pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Give those school supplies a unique personalized twist.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Adult Painting Hour – Fairy Forest (L12)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics. 

Ooey Gooey Tuesday: Fall Slime

4:00pm–5:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a squishy fall- colored slime.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Football Helmet

3:15pm–4:15pm
Teens
Bayou Blue Branch
Library Branch: Bayou Blue Branch
Room: Bayou Blue - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Using mixed media, celebrate your favorite team.

  • Age Group:  Teens
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit
     

Story Time & Craft: Fall Time

1:00pm–2:00pm
Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Larose Branch
Library Branch: Larose Branch
Room: Larose - Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners, Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Learn through stories, movement, and fun activities.

  • Age Group:  All Ages
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Picture Puzzle (L10)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Choctaw Branch
Library Branch: Choctaw Branch
Room: Choctaw - Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Games
Event Details:

Create your own art and transform it into a fun sliding picture puzzle. 

  • Age Group:  Ages 6-11
  • Program Type:  (L10) Limited to the first 10 participants

Cupcake Flower Canvas

4:30pm–5:30pm
Adults
Raceland Branch
Library Branch: Raceland Branch
Room: Raceland - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Give your wall décor a three-dimensional feel.

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Beaded Suncatchers

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Catch the light with this DIY suncatcher.

  • Age Group:  Ages 13-17
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Scarecrow Jar

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Lockport Branch
Library Branch: Lockport Branch
Room: Lockport - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Paint a scarecrow onto a mason jar to add to your fall decorations.

  • Age Group:  Adults
  • Program Type:  No Registration/Limit

Adult Painting Hour – Fairy Forest (L12)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Thibodaux Branch
Library Branch: Thibodaux Branch
Room: Thibodaux - Conference Room 120
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Beginner friendly acrylic painting in a fun group environment. This month we are painting with acrylics.